Not only Android, a number of older iPhones will also not be able to use WhatsApp starting November 1, 2021. Here is the list.
Since long ago, WhatsApp has announced that they will not support services for various old cellphones. There are at least 53 types of mobile phones of various brands that will be blocked starting November 1, 2021.
Facebook as the parent of WhatsApp gave a reason because the operating system on the cellphone was outdated. WhatsApp security features and other new features are no longer supported on the old cellphone.
WhatsApp will no longer support Android phones running OS 4.0.4 and earlier. Regarding the various Android phones that will be blocked, of course it has been discussed a lot, you can click the news link below.
However, iPhone users must know that there are old iPhones that will no longer be able to use WhatsApp. WhatsApp requires for iPhone to require iOS 10 or later, as seen from the official explanation.
Reported by Metro England, as seen, Monday (11/10/2021) there is an iPhone type with an old-school OS before iOS 10 and can't be updated at all. This iPhone will certainly not be able to use WhatsApp anymore. However, there are also some iPhones with old iOS which are also in danger of not being able to use WhatsApp unless the iOS is updated.
List of iPhones with old iOS that WhatsApp will block:
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S
List of iPhones with older iOS that WhatsApp will block, except updates to iOS 10 or later:
iPhone 5
iPhone 5C
iPhone 5S
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6S
iPhone 6S Plus
iPhone SE
Now for Apple Fanboy owners, please check each type of iPhone. If the type is newer than that, you're safe. If you fall into the category that can still be saved by updating to iOS 10 or later, do it immediately. But if you fall into the category that can't be saved at all, it's time to buy a newer iPhone.